Late summer · Weather & things to do
Taos in August
Taos edges cooler than July, with highs of 83°F (28°C), lows of 56°F (13°C) and about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain.
August opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (6th of 12).
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 56°F (13°C)
- Rain
- 2.2 in (57 mm)
- Humidity
- 53%
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What August feels like
Warm afternoons near 83°F (28°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 56°F (13°C), about 15°C (27°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 2.2 in (57 mm) for the month.
Plan around August
August is one of Taos's best months on the climate data.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, July – September.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: April – June and August – October.
- Comfort improves from 75/100 in July to 85/100.
- Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 83°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 56°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Taos in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Williams Lake Trail
Alpine hike from Taos Ski Valley to a lake below Wheeler Peak.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Jun–Sep.
Taos Pueblo
Multi-story adobe village lived in for over 1,000 years; a UNESCO site.
Earthship Biotecture Visitor Center
Self-guided tour of off-grid homes built from tires, bottles and earth.
Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn
'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.
Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Why now August scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in August
- Abiquiú in August~44 mi · highs 86°F, 2.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Santa Fe in August~54 mi · highs 84°F, 2.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Albuquerque in August~110 mi · highs 92°F, 1.7 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Aspen in August~204 mi · highs 76°F, 1.8 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~2,463 m to Taos's ~2,124 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Taos in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Taos?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain. Our Northern New Mexico High Desert route recommends Mar – May, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Taos in August?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 56°F (13°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Taos in August?
Not much: about 2.2 in (57 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 16.8 in (427 mm).
What should I pack for Taos in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 83°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 56°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Taos in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.